Anytype

Create notes, tasks, databases, and chats that only you can access. Your data stays on your device — fully owned, secure, and private. Free to start.

Cost

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Anytype to create notes, tasks, databases, and chat privately without relying on external servers. Your data stays on your device with local encryption, meaning only you have access to it. The tool works offline and syncs peer-to-peer across your devices on local networks. It includes a block-based editor, database views, templates, and widgets for organizing information. Everything is stored locally with no third-party access or gatekeepers controlling your data.

What Anytype does

Create and edit notes with rich formattingBuild databases with custom fields and viewsOrganize content using tags and relationshipsSync data across devices on local networksExport data to maintain ownershipCreate templates for repeated document typesVisualize content connections in graph viewSearch across all notes and databasesWorks completely offline without internetEncrypts all data locally on your deviceSyncs peer-to-peer without external serversBlock-based editor for flexible content creationDatabase views with table and kanban layoutsGraph visualization of content connectionsTemplates for quick document creationNative mobile apps for iOS and Android

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